take·down
ˈtāk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the action or an act of taking down
2
: something (such as a rifle) having takedown construction
take·down
ˈtāk-ˈdau̇n
: constructed so as to be readily taken apart
a takedown rifle
took down; taken down; taking down; takes down
1
: to lower without removing
took down his pants
2
a
: to pull to pieces
take down a building
b
: disassemble
take a rifle down
3
: to lower the spirit or vanity of
4
a
: to write down
took down some notes
b
: to record by mechanical means
: to become seized or attacked especially by illness
Synonyms
Examples of takedown in a Sentence
Verb
there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes
electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run
Recent Examples on the Web
Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 8 July 2024
In truth, writing a memorable takedown—one that interrogates not just the subject, but the critic’s own stance—is an art of its own.
—Longreads, 16 May 2024
Tim Bielik, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
Bungie continued: In other words, as far as YouTube is concerned, any person, anywhere in the world, can issue takedown notices on behalf of any rights holder, anywhere.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2022
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2024
After the 2020 election and during the pandemic, the federal government reached out to social media sites asking them to take down misinformation and disinformation (i.e. lies and propaganda), especially around the COVID-19 virus.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for takedown 
Noun
The platform provides paths within the app and on its website to report impersonation, requiring teachers to show ID to request a takedown.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 8 July 2024
In truth, writing a memorable takedown—one that interrogates not just the subject, but the critic’s own stance—is an art of its own.
—Longreads, 16 May 2024
Adjective
With Kirby on bottom in the second period and the match scoreless, Lillard conceded an escape point before coming back with a takedown 38 seconds later.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
Bungie continued: In other words, as far as YouTube is concerned, any person, anywhere in the world, can issue takedown notices on behalf of any rights holder, anywhere.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2022
Verb
Thunderstorms hit Connecticut overnight Thursday, taking down trees and power lines across the state, with one person dead, a tree on a house and leaving nearly 50,000 people without power.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2024
After the 2020 election and during the pandemic, the federal government reached out to social media sites asking them to take down misinformation and disinformation (i.e. lies and propaganda), especially around the COVID-19 virus.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for takedown
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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